In addition to the matchup, officials also confirmed the rumored location for the Oct. 1 event: Washington, D.C.

It’s not clear, though, if the Versus-televised event takes place in actual Washington, D.C. or perhaps nearby Fairfax, Va., which also hosted UFC Fight Night 20 back in early 2010.

It’s also not clear if Sass vs. Johnson will be part of the televised main card.

Regardless, the undefeated Sass looks for his 12th straight win and second consecutive victory in the UFC. A veteran of the British fight scene, Sass made his octagon debut back in October and scored a first-round submission victory over Mark Holst at UFC 120. Sass, who’s earned 10 of his his 11 victories via submission (eight via triangle choke), has been sidelined by a foot injury since October fight.

Johnson, “The Ultimate Fighter 12″ runner-up to Jonathan Brookins, rebounded from that defeat at the show’s live finale with a recent first-round TKO of Edward Faaloloto at UFC on Versus 4. The fighter, who trains both at Missouri’s Springfield Fight Club and Greg Jackson’s New Mexico camp, now has won four of his past five fights.
Five of his nine wins have come via knockout.

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